Police Commissioner not asked to stand down

The West Australian Police Commissioner says he has not been asked to stand down over a Corruption and Crime Commission investigation.

The CCC is investigating what it has called 'unsubstantiated and unproven' allegations made against Karl O'Callaghan involving evidence he gave to inquiries into the Perth Hills bushfire and the use of a corporate credit card.

In a statement, Mr O'Callaghan says for legal reasons he cannot comment on the matter but he has met the Police Minister who has not asked him to stand down.

"I think it would be a terrible mistake if we were to jump to all sorts of conclusions on the basis of reports that an investigation is being conducted.

"I think we should afford him the respect to let this process run its course, let the CCC do what it is doing."

The inquiry into the bushfires, which destroyed 71 homes in Roleystone and Kelmscott in February last year, was told by Mr O'Callaghan he was notified during the afternoon but was only informed of the seriousness of the situation about two hours later.

It has been reported the state's corruption watchdog has an audio recording which raises doubts about Mr O'Callaghan's evidence.

The State Opposition says the government should hold off on renewing the Commissioner's contract in August until the investigation is complete.